Hello All,
I am embarking on a new academic adventure and I want to setup FreeBSD to act as my Backup server for the next 4+ years. But since I have space for only one server in my room, I decided to set it up as a general server which should do the following.
Primary Function
- backup server (academic)
- svn repository
- vpn server for remote access (remote backups)
- FTP
Secondary Functions
- backups for non-academic stuff
- samba/web/email
- media streaming
- VoIP Server (Australia has started embracing IP telephony, which could result in more savings if I switch from conventional phone services).
I am thinking of using ZFS for its snapshot capabilities.
To this purpose, I am planning to invest in new hardware which meets my budget.
Hence, the following specs:
- 2TB Drive (for Academic uses, to be upgraded or expanded later -- using ZFS)
- 2TB Drive (for other stuff, different array -- possible expansion as well)
- 4GB CF Card to hold FreeBSD system (isolated from main drives)
- MSI 785GM-P45 Mainboard
- AMD Athlon II X2 255
- 2GB DDR3 RAM
- 450W PSU (Possibly Antec/Corsair)
- Antec 300 Case (but not sure)
I would be very grateful if I could have some recommendations. Feel free to recommend other hardware parts. The ones listed here are for my planned budget, but I could make changes - I need the server for the next 4 years after-all!
Thanks,
atwinix
I am embarking on a new academic adventure and I want to setup FreeBSD to act as my Backup server for the next 4+ years. But since I have space for only one server in my room, I decided to set it up as a general server which should do the following.
Primary Function
- backup server (academic)
- svn repository
- vpn server for remote access (remote backups)
- FTP
Secondary Functions
- backups for non-academic stuff
- samba/web/email
- media streaming
- VoIP Server (Australia has started embracing IP telephony, which could result in more savings if I switch from conventional phone services).
I am thinking of using ZFS for its snapshot capabilities.
To this purpose, I am planning to invest in new hardware which meets my budget.
Hence, the following specs:
- 2TB Drive (for Academic uses, to be upgraded or expanded later -- using ZFS)
- 2TB Drive (for other stuff, different array -- possible expansion as well)
- 4GB CF Card to hold FreeBSD system (isolated from main drives)
- MSI 785GM-P45 Mainboard
- AMD Athlon II X2 255
- 2GB DDR3 RAM
- 450W PSU (Possibly Antec/Corsair)
- Antec 300 Case (but not sure)
I would be very grateful if I could have some recommendations. Feel free to recommend other hardware parts. The ones listed here are for my planned budget, but I could make changes - I need the server for the next 4 years after-all!
Thanks,
atwinix